Frequently Asked Questions

Administrative

1. Does an organization need a 501(c) status in order to conduct bingo activities?

2. How can my organization verify its 501(c) status (IRS non-profit status)?

3. What can the proceeds of a charitable gaming activity be used for?

4. Can someone under the age of 18 play bingo?

5. Can someone under the age of 18 work at a bingo game?

6. Can someone work for more than one organization?

7. Can I work for an organization that I am not a member of?

8. Can I work bingo for an organization and be employed by a commercial hall?

9. Can I work bingo for an organization and also be employed with a licensed distributor or a licensed manufacturer?

Commercial Halls

1. Is a commercial hall or non-commercial hall held responsible for ensuring that organizations leasing their hall have a current license for a particular session?

2. Can an employee of a Commercial Lessor help the organization in conducting games of chance?

Distributors

1. As a distributor, is it my responsibility to ensure that an organization is licensed with the Office of Charitable Gaming?

2. Can I be employed with a licensed distributor and also work bingo for an organization?

Manufacturers

1. As a manufacturer, is it my responsibility to ensure that a distributor is licensed with the Office of Charitable Gaming?

2. Can I be employed with a licensed manufacturer and also work bingo for an organization?

3. What is a stockholder?

4. If there is a change in stockholders, what are the reporting requirements?